Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 5 at 11:05PM CDT until August 5 at 11:30PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 5, 2026 - 9:05pm
Expires:
August 5, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
At 1105 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles northeast
of Emporia, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Emporia, Hartford, Neosho Rapids, and Reading.
This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 132 and 143.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Lyon, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov